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RIP, Arena Football?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Steak Snabler, Dec 10, 2008.

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  1. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    AFL has a cult following at best and little to lose from a marketing standpoint. It will survive a one-year hiatus.
     
    Football_Bat, Dec 15, 2008
    #49
  2. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Yeah, NHL would be one. Though I don't think there was doubt of its return, being a labor thing. I guess I'm wondering if a somewhat-big sports league (I wouldn't call AFL "major", but with a number of teams in big cities, it's something) ever shut down for a year over general economic malaise but returned at or near full-strength.

    Doesn't seem like a lot of teams would just flick the switch to "off" and then return. Gonna be a loooong year.

    Edit: Hope you're right, F_B.
     
    playthrough, Dec 15, 2008
    #50
  3. shotglass

    shotglass Guest

    If you need a fix, these guys say they aren't going anywhere.

    http://www.aifaprofootball.com/
     
    shotglass, Dec 15, 2008
    #51
  4. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    How many NBA or NHL teams own arenas used by AFL teams? This has to impact them in terms of lost revenue.
     
    Armchair_QB, Dec 15, 2008
    #52
  5. nmmetsfan

    nmmetsfan Active Member

    Gag reflex
     
    nmmetsfan, Dec 15, 2008
    #53
  6. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    A lot of those teams own the AFL franchises that play in their buildings. I believe Jerry Jones owns the Dallas Desperadoes.
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Dec 15, 2008
    #54
  7. GB-Hack

    GB-Hack Active Member

    Maybe, but you'd think they'll be able to fill the dates with touring bands. Heck, if they get the right people in the building, they'll make more money at the concession stand than they would for Arena games.
     
    GB-Hack, Dec 15, 2008
    #55
  8. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    I suspect the concert business is going to take as much of a hit as anything else.
     
    Starman, Dec 15, 2008
    #56
  9. PopeDirkBenedict

    PopeDirkBenedict Active Member

    Yeah, but it is also a way to guard against new football leagues being formed. By controlling the AFL, especially when and where it plays, it keeps it in check from ever competing against the NFL and keeps other leagues from forming.
     
    PopeDirkBenedict, Dec 15, 2008
    #57
  10. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    The Arena League runs AF2 so I would assume that league won't operate in 09 either.
     
    Armchair_QB, Dec 15, 2008
    #58
  11. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    The last items I read had af2 playing in 2009, but that was a week ago.
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Dec 15, 2008
    #59
  12. Mystery_Meat

    Mystery_Meat Guest

    Maybe it's just where I am, but don't most tours transition from arenas to ampitheaters in the summer?
     
    Mystery_Meat, Dec 15, 2008
    #60
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